Selection of Thai Traditional Medicine Formulas for Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Introduction and objective: Thai traditional medicine textbooks contain records of herbal formulas used to treat various musculoskeletal conditions. However, there is a lack of organized knowledge regarding these herbal formulas. This study aims to compile and select herbal formulas used to treat musculoskeletal conditions and identify potential candidates for further development of external medications. Methods: Eight items of Thai traditional medical documents were studied. Results: A total of 252 herbal formulas used for musculoskeletal conditions were identified, of which 46 were suitable for external use. Among these, 10 formulas are composed of crude drugs are readily available in the market and have clear botanical origins, and four formulas are suitable for long-term storage: two from the stone inscription of Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho) and two from the Textbook of King Narai’s Traditional Medicines. Discussion: The four formulas hold promise for further research and development as traditional medications for treating musculoskeletal conditions in the future.
Conclusions and recommendation: With the selection of Thai traditional medicine formulas for treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, the basic information on Thai traditional medicine textbooks has been obtained. The selected traditional medicine recipes should therefore be used for further study in the future.
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